Pétition de 1789

The Pétition de 1789 was a formal request submitted by clergy members to King Louis XVI of France, advocating for reforms within the Catholic Church, including better treatment of priests and more independence from secular authorities. This petition emerged amid widespread unrest leading up to the French Revolution, reflecting tensions between ecclesiastical authorities and the monarchy. It underscored the desire among clergy to address grievances related to church privileges, property, and governance, playing a role in the broader movement toward challenging traditional authority and initiating revolutionary change in France.